Senior Cost Estimator

Responsibilities

• Cost Estimation & Modeling
• Develop Class 5 to Class 1 estimates (conceptual to detailed) in accordance with AACE/industry standards
• Prepare bottom-up cost models including: Materials (conductors, towers, transformers, switchgear, cables)
• Civil works (foundations, roads, buildings)
• Installation & erection (stringing, erection, testing)
• Engineering & project management costs
• Establish unit rate databases (€/km, €/MVA, €/bay, etc.) for T&D assets
• Build parametric and benchmark-based models for early-stage studies
• Multi-Disciplinary Cost Integration
• Coordinate with: Electrical (primary/secondary systems)
• Civil & structural teams
• Environmental & permitting specialists
• Integrate outputs from: Load flow / grid studies
• Routing & geotechnical surveys
• Equipment specifications
• Translate technical designs into fully costed Bills of Quantities (BoQ)
• Develop CAPEX/OPEX breakdown structure
• Cost Benchmarking & Market Intelligence
• Maintain and update global cost benchmarks : Transmission lines (kV-specific €/km benchmarks)
• Substations (€/bay, €/MVA)
• HVDC systems and cables
• Analyze supplier quotations and historical project data
• Perform should-cost analysis and vendor comparison
• Risk, Sensitivity & Scenario Analysis
• Develop and maintain: Risk-adjusted cost models
• Monte Carlo / probabilistic cost scenarios
• Conduct sensitivity analysis on: Steel price
• Labor productivity
• Logistics and site conditions
• Years
• Countries
• Identify and quantify key cost drivers and uncertainties
• Reporting & Stakeholder Communication
• Prepare clear, client-facing cost reports , including: Cost breakdown structures (CBS)
• Assumptions & exclusions
• Risk registers
• Present cost estimates to: Clients
• Lenders (for bankability assessments)
• Technical Competencies
• Cost estimation standards: AACE, CIGRE, World Bank / MDB frameworks
• Strong knowledge of: T&D equipment and construction methods
• BoQ development and cost breakdown structures
• Advanced skills in: Excel-based cost models (mandatory)
• Cost databases and benchmark tools/software
• Familiarity with: Contract types (FIDIC, EPC, turnkey)
• Procurement and supply chain pricing dynamics

Requirements

• Bachelor/Master's degree in electrical or civil engineering.
• Having minimum 10 years of relevant working experience as Cost estimator and Electrical engineer in Transmission & Distribution infrastructures (HV substations, Transmission lines, HVDC, subsea power cables,..)
• Having good communication skills to support Business Development and Clients' interactions
• Any additional experience on the following fields is beneficial: HV substation or transmission line design, power system studies, earthing grid studies, lightning protection, ...
• Familiar with international codes and standards relevant to detailed electrical design for transmission and distribution assets such as IEC, IEEE/ANSI, NFPA standards.
• Familiar with local regulations and standards applicable to the Philippines for grid connection
• Demonstrated experience in previous assignments as cost estimator. Any additional proven capabilities in database software tools is necessary.
• Experience working within a national T&D company, and/or supporting similar projects within technical consultancy companies or experience working for a T&D Utility.
• Being a registered and certified engineer in the Philippines is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Having ability to manage works under time and resources constraints to finish works in time with good quality and having ability to work under pressure
• Having good logic of thinking, problem solving and willingness working in team.
• Good level in English communication is mandatory.
• We offer the following to qualified candidates:
• Friendly international working environment with a wide variety of interesting and challenging tasks
• Competitive salary package
• Career opportunity in one of the largest international consulting and engineering companies
• Possibility to grow professionally and advance in career
• Possibility to work in international renewable energy projects

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